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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

  • 19861986
  • PGPG
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
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To save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only beings who can communicate with it: humpback whal... Read allTo save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only beings who can communicate with it: humpback whales.To save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only beings who can communicate with it: humpback whales.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
85K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,288
457
  • Director
    • Leonard Nimoy
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based on "Star Trek" created by)
    • Leonard Nimoy(story)
    • Harve Bennett(story)
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • DeForest Kelley
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  • Director
    • Leonard Nimoy
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based on "Star Trek" created by)
    • Leonard Nimoy(story)
    • Harve Bennett(story)
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • DeForest Kelley
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    • 280User reviews
    • 101Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 4 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
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    Walter Koenig, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, James Doohan, DeForest Kelley, and George Takei in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
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    Top cast

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    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Admiral James T. Kirkas Admiral James T. Kirk
    Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy
    • Spockas Spock
    DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley
    • Dr. Leonard McCoyas Dr. Leonard McCoy
    James Doohan
    James Doohan
    • Montgomery Scottas Montgomery Scott
    George Takei
    George Takei
    • Suluas Sulu
    Walter Koenig
    Walter Koenig
    • Pavel Chekovas Pavel Chekov
    Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols
    • Nyota Uhuraas Nyota Uhura
    Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt
    • Amanda Graysonas Amanda Grayson
    Catherine Hicks
    Catherine Hicks
    • Gillianas Gillian
    Mark Lenard
    Mark Lenard
    • Ambassador Sarekas Ambassador Sarek
    Robin Curtis
    Robin Curtis
    • Lt. Saavikas Lt. Saavik
    Robert Ellenstein
    Robert Ellenstein
    • Federation Council Presidentas Federation Council President
    John Schuck
    John Schuck
    • Klingon Ambassador Kamarogas Klingon Ambassador Kamarog
    Brock Peters
    Brock Peters
    • Admiral Cartwrightas Admiral Cartwright
    Michael Snyder
    • Starfleet Communications Officeras Starfleet Communications Officer
    Michael Berryman
    Michael Berryman
    • Starfleet Display Officeras Starfleet Display Officer
    Mike Brislane
    • Saratoga Science Officeras Saratoga Science Officer
    Grace Lee Whitney
    Grace Lee Whitney
    • Commander Janice Randas Commander Janice Rand
    • Director
      • Leonard Nimoy
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based on "Star Trek" created by)
      • Leonard Nimoy(story)
      • Harve Bennett(story) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Scotty helps Dr. Nichols "invent" transparent aluminium, which, in real life, became possible 23 years later in 2009. In part, it was developed by Professor Justin Wark of Oxford University's Department of Physics.
    • Goofs
      When Sulu accidentally turns on the windshield wipers of the helicopter, the wipers were broken so a grip had to move the wipers manually. Look closely and you can see his finger holding on to the blade as it moves back and forth.
    • Quotes

      [Spock is still learning how to use profanity correctly]

      Spock: They like you very much, but they are not the hell "your" whales.

      Dr. Gillian Taylor: I suppose they told you that.

      Spock: The hell they did.

    • Crazy credits
      The film opens with a dedication to the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger. - European cinema versions contains a short summary of the two previous movies instead of dedication.
    • Alternate versions
      The Australian and Germany release summaries mentioned above (they are the same) also included music unique to the prologue. This prologue has not been included on any North American DVD release of the film.
    • Connections
      Edited into Star Trek: Voyager: Non Sequitur (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme From Star Trek (TV Series)
      by Alexander Courage

    User reviews280

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    Top review
    Time for some colorful metaphors...
    This one is great-I remember laughing my butt off the first time I saw it, and it still works now. Very well done, the time travel angle was better handled here then it has been in other Trek films, shows, etc.-and one thing that makes this work is that they didn't take themselves too seriously. What a romp! The crew come back to save the whales so they can save themselves in the future-and make some commentary on 1986, too.

    Personally I donno if this is the best of the run-Undiscovered Country and Khan are its main competition-but I applaud them for doing this; and hope they can lighten up the newer generation too now. It is needed.

    *** outta ****, good stuff.
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    • Oct 20, 1999

    FAQ17

    • What is 'The Voyage Home' about?
    • Who from the previous three "Star Trek" movies returns in 'The Voyage Home'?
    • In what year does this series take place?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 26, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Finnish
    • Also known as
      • Star Trek IV: The Adventure Continues
    • Filming locations
      • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $109,713,132
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,881,888
      • Nov 30, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $109,713,132
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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